World war

  • A German Weapon System from World war II: Mistel and Vapi Composite Bomber

     The Second World War brought forth new weapon systems, some of which were a success and some have just become part of history.In mid 1943, the Luftwaffe introduced a new composite bomber to strike at enemy shipping and special targets.  The weapon system though good,  however

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  • First Battle of Panipat (1526) Clash Between Cavalry and Elephant Corps

    Indian military history records that from ancient times the elephant was the main instrument of the army as a weapon of war. Indian kings had large corps of elephants who led the charge in a battle. In 326 BC at the battle of Hydespes, when Raja Porus met Alexander the great, the elephant was

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  • Flying over the Hump: Airlift to China World War II

    The Second World War has many exciting tales, but most of them concern the 2 major theaters namely Europe and the Pacific. Very little is publicised about the operations in the Indian state of Assam. This is often described as the " Forgotten Sector" as it was a low priority sector for the

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  • How Good was the Imperial Army in World War II

    World War II is behind us, though its not many years back. To be precise the Second World War ended in 1945 and its just about 70 years back. This is not a long period as far as world history is concerned. The Great War had two distinct theatres, namely the European theatre where the Germans

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  • The Luftwaffe and the Battle of Stalingrad

    Hitler came to power on the back of a general election. This fact is conveniently forgotten by most western writers. However it is accepted that after the death of President Hindenburg, he seized absolute power. His one burning ambition was to restore German pride, badly damaged during World

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  • The Royal Navy Base at Scapa Flow in Scotland

    When I was in service I had the opportunity to  visit the UK. I had never been to Scotland and when a friend, a RAF officer suggested we visit Scapa Flow a Royal Naval base of great importance in Scotland during the two world wars, I accepted.   We reached the base and stayed two days

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  • World War II: The Motorbike as an Instument of War with Sidecar and Machine Gun

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    The Motorcycle is one of the great inventions of man. It has been put to various uses and was not just a commuter

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